2011 WPA Women’s World 10-Ball Championship
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WPA Women's World 10-Ball Championship
Recap
Published April 13, 2026
In Manila, Kelly Fisher won the 2011 WPA Women’s World 10-Ball Championship, defeating Taiwan’s Tsai Pei-chen 10-4 in the final. The English professional completed an undefeated tournament run through one of pool’s most challenging competitions, where 70 elite players from around the globe competed over five days.
Fisher won nine consecutive matches without a loss to claim the title. The victory was significant for the South Yorkshire native, who had already won world titles in snooker and billiards. With this world pool championship, she became one of the few athletes to achieve world championship status across three cue sports disciplines.
Tsai Pei-chen reached the final with impressive victories over top players. In the quarterfinal, she defeated local favorite Rubilen Amit 8-7. In the semifinal against Korean player Ga Young Kim, Tsai won 9-7.
The tournament’s international field reflected the global reach of women’s pool, with the final four featuring players from China, Korea, Taiwan, and Great Britain. The 2011 WPA rankings showed the strength of Chinese players, with 17-year-old Chen Siming named Player of the Year. Fisher finished third in the annual standings despite winning the major championship title.
Fisher’s 10-ball world championship victory in Manila marked a significant milestone in her career, completing her collection of world titles across multiple disciplines.
Sources: WPA Pool Wikipedia – Kelly Fisher Wikipedia – WPA Women’s World Ten-ball Championship
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